The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported 66 confirmed cases of human infection with the bird flu virus, or H5N1, in the United States as of December 30. The majority of these cases involve mild infections among dairy workers and individuals who had direct contact with infected animals.
However, scientists are taking notice of a concerning development – the first US person to experience severe illness from the H5N1 virus. To learn more about this case and why it has sparked concern among experts, watch the provided video.
Source: https://weather.com/health/cold-flu/video/cdc-concering-bird-flu-virus-mutation-louisiana-patients